Expect bigger Toto winnings now that Singapore Pools returned to old rules, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Larger Toto jackpots are set to make a comeback now that Singapore Pools once again allows prize monies that are not won to snowball over up to four consecutive draws. The rules were amended in May
Singapore PR returning from India is first imported Covid-19 case since June 14, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – One imported case was among the coronavirus patients announced in Singapore on Tuesday (June 30), said the Ministry of Health (MOH). The patient, a 44-year-old permanent resident, returned to
Branson launching Virgin Voyages luxury cruises, Lifestyle News,British billionaire Richard Branson is launching luxury cruise company Virgin Voyages, at a time when the sector faces headwinds from the coronavirus epidemic. Virgin Group founder Branson was to unveil the group's new cruiseliner
Report suggests iPhone 14 Pro models to have 48MP rear camera, Digital News,A huge upgrade is expected to be coming to the main camera on the Apple iPhone 14 Pro models. Based on analyst Jeff Pu's latest research note, the iPhone 14 Pro models are said to sport an upgraded 48MP main camera with
10 medals for Team Singapore at Bahrain 2021 Asia Youth Para Games, Lifestyle News,Team Singapore's performance at the Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) has been nothing but awesome – so awesome that it is Singapore's second-best showing at the AYPG ever. This is the fourth editio
Academy starts process to discipline Will Smith, says he refused to leave Oscars, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES — Will Smith refused a request to leave the Oscars ceremony after he slapped presenter Chris Rock, Hollywood's film academy said on Wednesday (March 30) as it started a process that
Apple rumoured to launch an iPhone with no ports in 2021, Digital News,Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his latest research note with predictions on the next two years of iPhone models which include one rumour about Apple killing the Lightning port in one of the 2021 iPhone models. According to Kuo, a ne
Taiwan clears AstraZeneca vaccines, shots may start next week, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan has completed checks on its first batch of AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccines and the first shots may start being administered from Monday, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said. Taiwan’s first vaccines – 117,000
Cher surprises fan living with Alzheimer's with FaceTime call, Entertainment News,Cher surprised a fan living with Alzheimer's with a FaceTime call. The Believe singer shared a special moment with Erica Steiner's mother Robin – who has the dementia-inducing brain condition – chatting
South Korea, US launch 8 missiles in response to North Korea missile firings, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea and the United States fired eight surface-to-surface missiles early on Monday (June 6) off South Korea’s east coast after North Korea launched a barrage of short range ballistic missiles on Su
GE2020 Polling Day pains: Angry voter voided ballot after 'having queued for two hours in the sun', Singapore News,Snaking queues that greeted some voters at polling stations last Friday were likely to have swung some votes away from the People's Action Party (PAP), observers said. De
Impeachment trial plans in disarray as US Congress heads home for holidays, World News,WASHINGTON – Congress has headed home for the holidays, leaving plans and a possible timeline for United States President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in disarray. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in
#Joeyjios: I threw an axe at a colleague – and it's $15 if you want to try , Singapore News,Need a space to rel-axe? Forget about spa or yoga retreats. These days, it's all about unleashing your inner barbarian. Enter Axe Factor, a little-known gem housed within The Grandstand along Turf C
Singapore agrees to further extend KL-S'pore High-Speed Rail project suspension till Dec 31 at Malaysia's request, Singapore News,Singapore has agreed to further suspend the high-speed rail (HSR) project that would link it with Kuala Lumpur for seven months, till the end of the year. In a
Access to areas like Great World, Maxwell and Shenton Way: 11 more Thomson-East Coast stations to open in second half of 2022, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Another 11 Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) MRT stations will begin operating in the second half of this year, running from Stevens through Orchard a
Party's over: Airbnb makes ban on parties permanent, World News,Airbnb Inc said on Tuesday (June 28) it will make permanent its ban on parties in homes listed on its platform after seeing a sharp drop in reports of unauthorised gatherings since the prohibition was put in place in August 2020. T
Australia's Covid-19 outbreak expands, new cases in Melbourne, World News,SYDNEY – Australia's Victoria state reported a slight rise in new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (Aug 10), raising the prospect of an extended lockdown in Melbourne as officials battle to contain a Delta strain outbreak.
Here's everything new with D&D and Magic: The Gathering revealed at Wizards Presents, Digital News,Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and Magic: The Gathering fans across the globe must surely feel like Christmas has arrived, even if it's four months early. Yes, the inaugural Wizards Present
Enola Holmes 2 review: A successful sequel with more twists and turns than the first movie, Entertainment News,The game is afoot, and this time, it’s a lot more fun because, well, the premise has been set, characters established and sweet Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), sister to the great Sherlo
27 months' jail for AMKTC ex-GM, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A former general manager of Ang Mo Kio Town Council (AMKTC) was sentenced on Wednesday (Nov 20) to a total of 27 months' jail, or two years and three months, over corruption offences. Wong Chee Meng, 59, received about $50,000 in
Thai police face off again with protesters near PM's residence, Asia News,BANGKOK, Aug 11 – Thai police clashed with protesters for a second successive day on Wednesday (Aug 11), after hundreds sought to rally near the residence of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to demand his resignation for
Thailand approves relaxed tax rules for digital assets, Asia News,BANGKOK — Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday (March 8) relaxed tax rules for investments in digital assets to help promote and develop the industry following a surge in cryptocurrency trading in Southeast Asia's second-largest ec
Breakdancing set for Olympics debut in Paris 2024: organisers, World News,Breakdancing is set to make its debut as an Olympic sport at Paris 2024, the head of the local organising committee said Thursday. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing, which have already been added to the programme for t
'Too soon' to let Boeing 737 MAX fly again, say families of Lion Air crash victims, Asia News,JAKARTA – Some of the relatives of victims of a fatal Boeing 737 MAX crash in Indonesia have slammed a decision by US aviation authorities to allow the jets to return to the skies, saying the move
Qatar to kick off World Cup as finals brought forward by 1 day, World News,This year's World Cup in Qatar will start a day earlier than originally scheduled with the opening ceremony now taking place before the host nation kicks off the tournament on Sunday, Nov 20 against Ecuador, world govern
Beyonce, Eminem and Weeknd to headline Coachella, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Beyonce, Eminem and The Weeknd will lend star power to Coachella, promoters announced, marking the first time that no rock act will be among the main attractions. Coachella, which has turned into one of the world'
Jasmin Paris becomes first woman to win 430km ultra marathon, while expressing breastmilk along the way, World News,British ultra runner Jasmin Paris has become the first woman to win the 268-mile Montane Spine Race – while also expressing breast milk for her daughter at checkpoints along the way. P
Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers could melt, study warns, World News,KATHMANDU – Two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers, the world's \”Third Pole\”, could melt by 2100 if global emissions are not sharply reduced, scientists warned in a major new study issued Monday (Feb 4). Even if the most ambitious P
Kylie Jenner confirms she is pregnant with second child, Entertainment News,US model and media personality Kylie Jenner confirmed her second pregnancy on Tuesday (Sept 7) night via a montage shared on her Instagram. In the 90-second video, the 24-year-old entrepreneur said she is expecting a baby wi
My MVP Valentine actors Tony Sun, Johnny Yen reunite for 1-on-1 match, Entertainment News,Remember My MVP Valentine — the Taiwanese idol drama that got all of us glued to our TV screens in 2002? If you thought that was the end of the basketball fever, lead actors Tony Sun and Johnny Yen have just r
For kitchen-less Hong Kongers, new ban on restaurant dining is a bitter pill, China News,HONG KONG – A new Hong Kong ban on dining at restaurants and food stalls aimed at reining in a spike in coronavirus cases threatens to complicate life for the many people in the city who depend on eating out for
'Jelly scrolling' effect on iPad mini (2021) is normal according to Apple, Digital News,Following reports of a \”jelly scrolling\” effect or sublte scrolling issue on the iPad mini (2021), Apple has issued an official statement on the matter. Apple says the \”jelly scroll\” effect is a normal
WELP Tonight: Malaysian YouTubers The Ming Thing relive their Dota 2 days , Digital News,It’s no secret that Sezairi Sazali and his wife Syaza Qistina Tan are diehard Dota 2 players. As part of their honeymoon trip, the WELP Tonight hosts went all the way to Vancouver, Canada to attend the eighth ed
Don't sia suay Singapore while travelling, man warns people seen jumping queue in Bintan, Singapore News,Whenever Ray Pang is overseas, he does not dare tell other travellers that he's a Singaporean. And it's for a good reason, he said in a TikTok video on Thursday (Nov 24). \”I feel s
Beaming Prince George celebrates sixth birthday, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince George turned six on Monday with his parents releasing pictures of their grinning eldest son wearing an England football shirt to mark the occasion. The birth of George, the third-in-line to the throne and the
'Phenomenal': Brad Pitt praises Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde, Entertainment News,Brad Pitt has praised Ana de Armas' \”phenomenal\” Marilyn Monroe performance in Blonde. The 58-year-old actor revealed the movie was in development for 10 years with his production company Plan
'I felt that I had been conned': Man, 61, claims he was lured into buying $1,770 package at Yishun hair salon , Singapore News,After visiting a hair salon in Yishun, a man found himself having to pay a total of $1,771 for three different packages. The man told Shin Min Daily that he visite
Hyundai announces Ioniq 6 ‘streamliner’ sedan to rival Model 3, Lifestyle News,SEOUL, Korea – Hyundai has announced the second model in its fully-electric Ioniq lineup, the Ioniq 6 executive sedan, which will rival cars such as the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, and Polestar 3. The car has not been confirme
How the US locked up vaccine materials other nations urgently need, World News,To fight the pandemic at home, the United States gave its own vaccine manufacturers priority access to American-made materials needed to make the shots. As a result, the U.S. government laid claim not only to vast quantit
Portion of Orchard Road to go car-free from 2025, Singapore News,SINGAPORE — The Dhoby Ghaut area is set for a facelift that will be completed progressively from 2025, giving visitors more recreational options and a car-free environment to roam around. A 500m stretch of Orchard Road between Buyong a
5-room HDB DBSS flat in Bishan sold for record $1.295 million, Money News,SINGAPORE – A five-room Housing Board flat in Bishan has changed hands for a record $1.295 million this month, smashing the previous high of $1.268 million lodged just last month. The 120 sq m unit at Block 273A Bishan Street
Bloodshed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters, Asia News,Myanmar troops stormed an anti-coup protest camp on Wednesday (April 7), a resident said, in a pre-dawn operation that local media said killed and wounded several demonstrators, as activists defied a bloody crackdown and internet bloc
'I was wordless': Ong Ye Kung after learning he would move from Transport Ministry to Health, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung was left \”wordless\” when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told him over a phone call that he would be moved to helm the Health Ministry at l
At least 2 dead, over 200 injured in Taiwan quake, Asia News,TAIPEI – A 6.4-magnitude quake on the east coast of Taiwan has left two dead and more than 200 injured, the government said, after buildings crumbled and trapped people inside. A hotel and a residential block were the worst hit by the quak
Free admission to Sentosa from Oct 1 for more Singapore residents, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – More Singapore residents will be able to visit Sentosa at a lower fee or even for free, as part of the island's move to engage the community. From next Monday (Oct 1), organised community and school gr
Nov 2020 BTO Toa Payoh: Unit analyses for Bartley Beacon & ParkView @ Bidadari, Money News,It has been a while since a BTO was launched at Bidadari. During the Nov 2020 sales launch, there were two: Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari. We take a look at both sites and see which units to pick if y
Street artist invades sacred Bhutan sites with artwork – and some fans are angry, Asia News,He's known for leaving his mosaic artwork at random spots around the world. Last week, street artist Invader's latest destination which he 'decorated' was the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
Just opened August 2021: New restaurants and cafes in Singapore this month, Lifestyle News,Forget your semi-lockdown blues. Whether you’re cooking up a storm at home or opting for delicious takeout , great grub is always a good remedy for a stress-filled month. Since it’s our nation’s birthday month
Simple stay-home looks to copy from Malaysian celebs for Hari Raya, Lifestyle News,Hari Raya will be a different affair this year. No house-visitings. No gatherings. Some of us (me included) are not even bothering to break out our Raya outfits (although I specially bought mine in Malacca last year)
7 stunning sea view condos in Singapore, Money News,It's always a luxury waking up to the sight of the sea – blue skies and clear water stretching ahead endlessly. Imagine going for a five-minute stroll down the beach to rejuvenate yourself after a long day – it sounds like a dream! But you don
South Korea scrambles jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes north of border amid tensions, Asia News,SEOUL – South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets after detecting about 180 North Korean warplanes flying north of the military border over four hours on Friday (Nov 4). Th
Singapore sports star spotlight: This MMA fighter also makes a mean apple crumble, Lifestyle News,Kai Xiong takes fighting and food seriously. Whether it's legitimately kicking a** as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter or whipping up a mean apple crumble in the kitchen, the NTU Sports Sc
What's changed – or stayed the same – since Hong Kong returned to China, China News,HONG KONG — Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 after 156 years of British colonial rule. China promised the city wide-ranging freedoms denied to those in mainland China for 50 years, although some say China has
33 hospitalised, some with bleeding from ears, afer Ryanair flight loses cabin pressure, World News,BERLIN/DUBLIN – Thirty-three Ryanair passengers were treated in hospital, some bleeding from their ears, after their Croatia-bound plane lost cabin pressure and made an emergency landing in Frankfurt
Australia extends Covid-19 lockdown in Victoria state, World News,SYDNEY – The Australian authorities on Monday (July 19) said that Victoria state will extend a Covid-19 lockdown beyond Tuesday despite a slight drop in new infections as the country’s two biggest cities fight to stop the spread of th
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands review: A dynamic adventure that's as nutty as its namesake, Digital News,With a hop, skip and a bunny full of explosives, it's finally time for us to set foot into Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, hosted by none other than the Borderlands' resident explosive
Where to buy cheongsams in Singapore for every budget, Lifestyle News,For special occasions such as weddings or Chinese New Year, the cheongsam remains the classic garment of choice for those looking for a traditional outfit. Whether it’s because of its classic beauty and evergreen elegance or the f
OCBC personal loan review: Interest rates, approval times and loan amounts, Money News,Being in debt isn't fun, and you definitely shouldn't be taking out personal loans for fun. But in certain cases, it can be a smart financial move-when you're saddled with high interest debt like cr
Daily roundup: Man slashed woman with kitchen knife as he was stressed, wanted to feel better — and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Man slashed woman with kitchen knife as he was stressed, wanted to feel better A man with psychotic disord
Groomed but still grounded: Hairdressers reopen during Singapore lockdown, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Long queues formed outside hairdressers in Singapore on Tuesday as the government eased some restrictions of a nationwide lockdown, although any styles beyond a trim would have to wait. \”We can only
Hong Kong activist singer Anthony Wong cleared of 'corrupt conduct' charge, China News,HONG KONG – A Hong Kong judge cleared on Thursday (Aug 5) singer and pro-democracy activist Anthony Wong of a charge of \”corrupt conduct\” filed this week by the city's anti-corruption watchdog over
M1 is helping to build a 5G VR/AR gaming corner at Haidilao’s robot-run Marina Square outlet, Digital News,If you’ve never had the chance to visit or see some footage of Haidilao’s so-called “smart hotpot restaurant” in Beijing, hoo boy. With massive screens adorning the walls, robotic arms preparin
Malaysia's Prasarana to lodge graft report over Saudi project losses, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Prasarana Malaysia on Thursday (Feb 4) said it will lodge reports with the country's anti-graft agency and companies commission over losses incurred during their involvement in Saudi Arabia&#
Singapore-based medical laboratory launches digital HealthCerts for essential travel, Digital News,Singapore based medical laboratory Innovative Diagnostics Pte Ltd (IDPL) and Quest Laboratories have launched a platform, IQcert , to issue digital HealthCerts (DHC). Mass vaccinations for Covid-19 are
Jack Neo starts shoot for Long Long Time Ago sequel , Entertainment News,Get ready to be transported back to the 80s. Local director Jack Neo has announced that filming will start for his newest film, Not So Long Time Ago, the third instalment in the Long Long Time Ago series. Based in the 80s, the
Netflix lays off 300 employees in cost-cutting drive, World News,Netflix Inc said it laid off 300 employees, or about 4 per cent of its workforce, in the second round of job cuts aimed at lowering costs after the streaming giant lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. The move mos
